By bucking a genre trope, In the Land of Saints and Sinners turns its familiar premise into a solid action thriller.

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Episode 901: In The Land of Saints and Sinners

The Order might be the best crime movie of 2024.

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Episode 966: The Order

Cleaner needs more meat on its action thriller bones.

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Episode 967: Cleaner

Though it's not quite as advertised, the great cast, direction and script more than make up for it.

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Episode 968: Black Bag

The Accountant is at its best when it focuses on its title character.

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Episode 969: The Accountant Revisited

While the action beats are as solid as ever, the script's lack of focus prevents A Working Man from hitting Beekeeper highs.

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Episode 970: A Working Man

Blade 2 is bursting with creative energy.

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Episode 971: Blade 2 Revisted

A hilarious buddy comedy, One of Them Days makes the most out of its lead performers and its premise.

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Episode 972: One of Them Days

Though it doesn't quite separate itself from its influences, Ash demonstrates Flying Lotus' creative potential as a filmmaker.

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Episode 973: Ash

Havoc is that it has a lot of good moments, but doesn't have either the narrative simplicity or cohesive world-building to make it really work.

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Episode 974: Havoc

With strong central performances and direction, The Rule of Jenny Pen terrifies and inspires in equal measure.

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Episode 975: The Rule of Jenny Pen

Welcome movie friends! Join Scott as he goes through the wonderful world of movies including lists, old favorites, scene analysis, and tropes.

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